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19.03.2025 โ€” Day Stranded Astronauts Splashed Down As Putin Broke Ceasefire

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 19.03.2025.

It displays 123 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

19.03.2025 โ‡ข Day Stranded Astronauts Splashed Down As Putin Broke Ceasefire
โŒจNASA astronauts finally returned to Earth after being stranded in space for nine months, with multiple outlets describing their physical rehabilitation challenges following prolonged zero gravity exposure.

The Trump-Putin call from the previous day resulted in only a limited 30-day pause on attacks against Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Within hours, Russia launched strikes on Ukrainian targets, with Zelensky accusing Putin of breaking his pledge. By afternoon, Trump and Zelensky held their own "positive" call, with Zelensky claiming lasting peace was achievable this year despite ongoing hostilities. Trump controversially suggested US ownership of Ukrainian energy plants.

In domestic news, a teenager who murdered his family while plotting to become "Britain's worst mass killer" received a 49-year minimum sentence. The government continued facing criticism over planned ยฃ5 billion welfare cuts announced the previous day.
19.03.2025

01:48โ‡ขStranded Astronauts Finally Splash Down

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on two major stories. NASA astronauts have finally returned to Earth after being stranded in space for nine months, with multiple outlets describing their splashdown off the Florida coast (Daily Mail, Metro, Sky News, Sun). On the international front, the Trump-Putin call resulted in only a partial ceasefire agreement for Ukraine, with no full deal being reached (BBC, Independent, HuffPost, Spectator). Other continuing stories include Netanyahu resuming war in Gaza against public opposition (New Statesman, Morning Star) and concerns about DWP benefit cuts affecting millions of Britons (Mirror).
06:02
07:03
BBC

Russia and Ukraine launch air attacks after Putin-Trump call

It comes as the Russian president rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days.
07:03
08:14

08:23โ‡ขPutin Bombs Ukraine Hours After Limited Deal

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Russia-Ukraine hostilities resuming shortly after Putin's call with Trump, with Putin agreeing only to a limited 30-day halt on energy infrastructure attacks, which several outlets suggest he immediately violated (BBC, Independent, Sky, Spectator). Other stories include the release of JFK assassination documents (Daily Mail), NASA astronauts returning after being stranded in space for nine months (Mirror), collapsing roofs in west London (Metro), Trump's presidency showing cracks (New Statesman), Shakespeare "decolonisation" debates (Spiked), and a mother losing benefits after transferring wealth to her daughters (Sun).
08:30
The Guardian

Russiaโ€™s demands on western support for Ukraine โ€˜unacceptableโ€™, says Germany after Trump-Putin call

08:30
08:38
The Guardian

Putinโ€™s demands โ€˜unacceptableโ€™, says Germany as Russia launches overnight attack

08:38
09:36
BBC

Russia attacks two Ukrainian hospitals after Putin rejects Trump's ceasefire plan

Meanwhile, Germany's defence minister accuses Putin of "playing a game", saying his pledge to halt attacks on energy targets counts for "nothing".
09:36
09:36
The Guardian

Russia attacks Ukraine hours after partial ceasefire agreed in Putin-Trump call

09:36
09:53
10:35
BBC

Putin's words 'at odds with reality', Zelensky says as he accuses Russia of hitting energy targets

Zelensky says Russia targeted energy infrastructure overnight, despite Putin agreeing to pause such attacks for 30 days.
10:35
10:52

11:02โ‡ขPutin Breaks Ceasefire Hours After Agreeing To It

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Putin's apparent violation of his agreement with Trump to pause attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days. Multiple sources indicate Russia launched fresh strikes hours after the deal, with Zelensky directly accusing Putin of dishonesty (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky). In related news, four Eastern European countries are withdrawing from the UN anti-landmine treaty, citing Russian aggression and NATO border security concerns (Breitbart). Other stories include NASA astronauts returning from 286 days in space facing significant physical rehabilitation (Daily Mail, Sun), and Labour's controversial ยฃ5bn benefits cuts (HuffPost, Mirror).
11:17
11:43
BBC

Zelensky accuses Putin of breaking pledge to Trump by striking energy targets

Zelensky says Putin's words are "at odds with reality", as the Kremlin says Ukraine also breached the agreement to stop attacking energy targets for 30 days.
11:43
11:52
The Guardian

Putin and Trump โ€˜trust each otherโ€™, says Kremlin as Zelenskyy accuses Russia of breaking partial ceasefire

11:52
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13:25

13:27โ‡ขPutin Claims Victory As Zelensky Seeks Trump Call

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's call with Putin, which Russia views as a diplomatic victory (BBC, Breitbart, Guardian, Independent, Times). Despite Putin agreeing to a limited ceasefire, Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, with Zelensky now seeking to speak directly with Trump (Times, Independent, Guardian). In domestic news, multiple outlets cover a teenager jailed for 49 years for murdering his family while plotting to become "UK's worst mass killer" (Mirror, Sky, Sun). Other stories include police spending ยฃ3m to shut down a climate protest (Novara) and an investigation into incel culture (Metro).
13:57
The Guardian

Putinโ€™s words โ€˜at odds with realityโ€™ says Zelenskyy after Russiaโ€™s overnight attacks

13:57
15:01
The Guardian

Trump and Zelenskyy hold phone call after senior US official defends Putin

15:01
15:26
BBC

Trump and Zelensky speaking by phone as Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners

Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days.
15:26
15:34
15:51
BBC

Trump and Zelensky speak by phone as Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners

Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days.
15:51
15:51
The Guardian

Trump says call with Zelenskyy โ€˜very goodโ€™ and โ€˜we are very much on trackโ€™ as Russia and Ukraine exchange PoWs

15:51

15:53โ‡ขTrump-Zelensky Call As Prisoner Exchange Begins

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Ukraine developments, with Trump and Zelensky finally speaking amid a major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine (BBC, Guardian, Mirror). This conversation follows controversies around Trump's earlier call with Putin, with The Mirror claiming Putin tricked Trump into a "blank cheque" deal. In domestic news, multiple outlets cover Nicholas Prosper, the teenager jailed for 49 years for murdering his family while plotting to become Britain's deadliest school shooter (Daily Mail, Independent, Sky). In European politics, Germany's AfD party is gaining support as center-right parties align with leftists (Breitbart).
16:00
BBC

Trump says hour-long call with Zelensky was 'very good'

Much of the discussion with Ukraine's leader was based on his call with Putin on Tuesday, the US president confirms.
16:00
16:34
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16:59
17:41
BBC

Trump and Zelensky praise 'positive' call as Ukraine's leader says peace achievable in a year

Much of the discussion with Ukraine's leader was based on his call with Putin on Tuesday, the US president confirms.
17:41
17:50
BBC

Zelensky says lasting peace achievable this year after he and Trump hail 'positive' call

Much of the discussion with Ukraine's leader was based on his call with Putin on Tuesday, the US president confirms.
17:50
18:15
18:24

18:34โ‡ขZelensky-Trump Call Sparks Peace Optimism

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on the Trump-Zelensky phone call, characterized as "positive" and "frank," with Zelensky seeking air defense help and Trump suggesting US ownership of Ukrainian energy plants following recent Russian airstrikes (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky, Spiked). Prime Minister Starmer has explicitly refused to engage with Putin, pledging continued support for Ukraine "for as long as it takes" (HuffPost). In domestic news, multiple outlets cover a Casualty/Holby City actress who crashed into a nurse while cocaine-intoxicated (Daily Mail, Sun), while the government faces criticism over planned welfare cuts (Morning Star).
18:49
Misan Harriman went from picking up a camera for the first time aged 40, to becoming one of the most influential photographers of his generation. In 2020, his images of the Black Lives Matter protests went viral, capturing a historic moment of resistance and solidarity. He was also commissioned by Meghan Markle to take herโ€ฆ
18:49
19:39
The Guardian

Trump and Zelenskyy have 'frank' and 'very good' call as Ukraine accepts partial ceasefire

19:39
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21:50
The Guardian

Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury

21:50
21:57
The Guardian

Greenpeace to appeal verdict ordering them to pay at least $660m to energy firm for pipeline protests

21:57
22:30
The Guardian

Greenpeace must pay at least $660m over Dakota pipeline protests, says jury

22:30
22:38

23:41โ‡ขZelensky-Trump Peace Call Fuels Optimism

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Ukraine peace efforts, with Zelensky and Trump having a "positive" call where they discussed a path to peace this year, though Trump controversially mentioned US ownership of Ukrainian energy plants (BBC, Sky). This occurs despite Putin declining a full ceasefire and continuing drone attacks (Independent). In domestic news, Channel 4 exposed "secret NHS files" about England's nursing shortage, while multiple outlets cover a TV actress from Casualty crashing into a nurse while cocaine-intoxicated (Channel 4, Daily Mail, Metro). International coverage includes a $660 million jury verdict against Greenpeace over Dakota pipeline protests (Guardian).
23:55
The Guardian

Trump and Zelenskyy have 'frank' and 'very good' call as Ukraine accepts partial ceasefire

23:55